Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Ruston, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ruston
$1,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Ruston is $1,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ruston
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ruston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ruston, LA
Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ruston, LA
Rent prices in Ruston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruston is $812, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 |  201% | 130% | |
1 bedroom | $700 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 11% | 28% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $812 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
201%
Last year
130%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
28%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ruston, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ruston, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ruston and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ruston
48%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 9% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$920
12%$1,492
4%$970
12%$1,925
11%$1,125
6%$1,900
33%$1,570
70%$755
34%$897
1%$1,050
4%$1,675
20%$1,354
52%Discover rentals in Ruston, LA
2h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$625–$1,875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
2d ago
427 E Mississippi Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
145 Nutmeg Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
2102 KENTUCKY RIDGE DRIVE, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
2102 KENTUCKY RIDGE DRIVE, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$2,275
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
119 Gus Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
Studio
0 baths
$1,450
House for rent
2d ago
213 Kathryn Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,000–$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1220 E Kentucky Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$625–$1,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$675
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1701 W California Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ruston
1904 Nancy Dr #1, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
Available Jul 23
1d ago
2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
1–2 beds
1 bath
$590–$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ruston
102 N Pinecrest Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
213 Kathryn Ln, Ruston, LA 71270
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2h ago
606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$675–$1,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2011 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Ruston
102 N Pinecrest Dr, Ruston, LA 71270
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Ruston, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ruston rental market.
How much is rent in Ruston?
The average rent in Ruston is $1,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ruston?
Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ruston is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruston?
To comfortably afford rent in Ruston, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ruston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ruston average around $630/month and two-bedrooms approximately $790/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 4.4% and two-bedrooms up 2.4%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).